Welcome to the UW Medicine
Office of Healthcare Equity

At UW Medicine, we believe that healthcare is a fundamental human right and everyone should have the same access and opportunities for the best possible outcomes.

We are committed to transforming the way care is provided to eliminate inequities. Healthcare equity is not owned by one department or leader – everyone shares responsibility. We can all take action in our own spheres of influence and in the work we control.

  • DACA recipients are eligible to apply for a health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace

    Healthcare Available for DACA Recipients

    Health care is a fundamental human right, and for the first time, DACA recipients can enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage! These affordable plans cover essential benefits like preventive […]

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    Transgender Day of Remembrance

    Today, we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance, a solemn day dedicated to commemorating the lives of transgender individuals who have been lost to systemic violence, discrimination, and injustice. Each name […]

  • UPREP - Get Research Ready - A Workshop on Quality Research Experience.

    UPREP Quality Research Experience with MSTP Students

    Thank you for your interest in this upcoming UPREP session! UPREP is holding our first virtual event on Friday, November 22nd at 6 pm to give an overview of Quality Research Experience from […]

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    Black adult AFib risk linked to higher resting heart rates

    A study of nearly 5,000 Black adults found that a higher resting heart rate was linked to an increased risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common irregular heartbeat with […]

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“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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